New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) India has so far evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran and 818 Indian nationals from Israel, besides 11 OCI cardholders, nine Nepalese citizens, several Sri Lankan nationals, and one Iranian national who is the spouse of an Indian citizen, the MEA said today. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing the media…
Lucknow, June 26 (UNI) As the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) today carrying the Axiom-4 crew onboard, celebrations erupted in a modest home in Lucknow. It was here that the family of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla — now only the second Indian to reach space after…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) India refused to sign the joint statement at the two-day SCO Defence Ministers meeting in China as Beijing and Islamabad did not want to mention the Pahalgam terror attack but were adamant on including the Jaffar train hijack incident in Balochistan. A joint statement would have diluted India’s position on…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) In a giant leap for Indian space aspirations, Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla today soared into history as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom-4 crew gently docked with the International Space Station (ISS), marking India’s return to manned space missions after a gap of 41 years. The…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah today emphasised the importance of language in preserving a nation’s identity and cultural heritage, stating that it is not merely a means of communication, but the very soul of a nation. “Our roots, traditions, history, and culture cannot progress without language. Just as it is…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) The Government today said data from the black boxes of the Air India aircraft that crashed a fortnight ago, killing 271 people, has been successfully retrieved and is currently being analysed to piece together the events that led to the deadly disaster. A joint team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) India has refused to sign the joint statement of member countries on terrorism, foiling the intentions of China and Pakistan in the meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Sources said China and Pakistan did not want to mention the Pahalgam terrorist attack in the joint statement and instead were adamant…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) On the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Union Home Minister Amit Shah today extended warm wishes to all individuals and organisations dedicated to combating drug abuse, calling them “warriors and allies in our battle for a drug-free Bharat”. In a message shared on social media…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) In a strong and unequivocal message at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reiterated the country’s firm stance against terrorism and its sponsors, stating that peace and prosperity cannot coexist with terrorism and the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in the…
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) Citing the success of Operation Sindoor, executed with indigenous capabilities, as a powerful testament to India’s advancing self-reliance in Defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strategic role of Defence self reliance and how States can contribute to ‘’Aatmanirbharta’’ (self reliance) in Defence sector. The Prime Minister was chairing the…
